I was still cleaning the tent and stove when someone came running over with food.
"Hey, are you guys stupid? There's a place to eat and sleep up ahead, so why don't you go? Instead, you stay here. Look, we have free buns over there."
"This bunch of people must be cowards, thinking there's no such thing as a free lunch. Little do they know the city defense commander is truly thinking of us. The big meat bun I had today was so delicious, so greasy, and every bite was filled with meat."
"Dad, these buns are really delicious. They're made of pure meat, and I don't think there's any vegetables at all. The buns I used to eat out always had more vegetables and less meat."
This group of people were outside happily biting into the meat buns. It was easier for the adults, but as the aroma of the meat hit them, the children couldn't bear it anymore.
"Woo wow, mom, I want to eat meat buns, I want to eat delicious buns."
At first, there were only one or two kids crying, but later a large group of kids started crying and making a fuss for buns.
Although the Wen family's kids also craved the hot buns, they usually ate dried meat quietly, so they didn't join in the commotion today.
However, other children really can't stand the fragrance. Many parents already feel sorry for the suffering their children have endured, and now they are upset by their children's noise.
Many people came to the village chief with a troubled look on their faces.
"Village Chief, why don't we live over there? I see everyone else living there, and it would be so unsociable if we didn't go."
"That's right, Village Chief. They've already said they'll provide three days of free food and lodging. It requires a certain amount of effort and certain conditions, but if others can accept it, why can't we?"
"Village Chief, we don't doubt you, but you're really not understanding."
What can the village chief say with his mouth open?
He said he saw a note saying don’t go to free places!
Did he believe the Wen family's words, or did he feel deep down that there was no such thing as a free lunch? Especially during such a difficult time of famine, there shouldn't be such kind officials.
You know, as they came here, all the state capitals outside were in chaos, but only here was there order, which was obviously not right.
Xiushui watched as more and more people came to the village chief to ask for an explanation. Although everyone's questions were relatively polite, their unfriendly looks showed that they were confused and resentful of the village chief.
After exchanging a glance with the old lady, Wen Bibo stood up.
"Everyone, we've been here all this time, and the order outside is completely chaotic. But here in this lawless area, there's still order and a sense of peace. Don't you find it strange?"
The villagers choked, and someone outside shouted at them.
"Our city defense lord governs well, unlike those incompetent officials. But from what this aunt said, our city defense lord's governance is meritorious, but he's also at fault. What's the logic behind this?"
Everyone nodded, yes, yes, people have made great achievements in governance, but they also made mistakes.
Wen Bibo felt even gloomier when she saw everyone looking at her with unfriendly eyes.
"Village Chief, since that's the case, let's all raise our hands and decide. Raise your hands if you want to go to a place with free food and accommodation."
Then, more than half of the people raised their hands. Those who didn't raise their hands were all experienced and calculating people who usually walked around and had some brains.
But such people are a minority after all, and most people in the team are still ignorant.
Looking at this scene, Wen Bibo sighed deeply.
"Forget it. If someone wants to die, you can't stop him. So, let him go."
"Grandma, we have no choice but to go. Look, those people are obviously here to chase us away."
At this moment, a group of people holding knives were approaching aggressively.
"You are not allowed to set up tents in the city without permission. Go to the shelter if there is a place to stay."
This is a temptation at the beginning, but no mercy at the end.
Those who had been wanting to take advantage of the free food and lodging were actually relieved to be chased away. They smiled apologetically and said to the village chief and the old lady.
"Look, they don't allow us to stay in the city. Well, let's go to the shelter. We have no money or food on our way here.
A bald man, you can't possibly coax us into doing anything, hahahaha..."
Xiushui clenched the note in her hand. She didn't believe that someone would send her a message so quietly just to tease her.
But now they have to go, otherwise they will have to fight with others.
There are old and young people among them. If a real fight breaks out, I'm afraid they will be skinned to pieces before they even leave the city.
"Let's go. Now that we are here, we should make the best of it."
The group quickly moved out of their temporary residence and came to a row of dilapidated old courtyards.
Unlike what I imagined, it was noisy and dirty, but it was surprisingly quiet here.
As soon as you enter the door, there is a line of people responsible for registration. After entering, someone takes out a piece of paper with only two lines of words on the front and back and asks everyone to put their fingerprints on it.
"My Lords, what is the purpose of pressing this handprint? I see it says, 'All arrangements must be made by the public,' and the last sentence says, 'Neither party shall regret it.'"
"Yes, to prevent you from disrupting the peace of the city after you come in, everything must be arranged according to the rules. Just press your fingerprints, and you see the row of hot buns in front of you, right? You can get one according to the number of people you have."
Some people who were originally hesitant, when they heard that they could get a bun by pressing their fingerprint, pressed it without hesitation.
There were still some people who were skeptical and wanted to refuse to press the button, but that person glared at them with a forced smile.
"What's the matter? Are you still planning to cause trouble? Let me tell you, even if the city defense master is a good man, he can't allow rats like you to run around.
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